Triple Chocolate Cheesecake for Broken Sparkles

Some weeks ago Blaga, from Broken Sparkles proposed to me (in a post dedicated to Bluejellybeans, what an honor!!) a couple of recipes for me to do and then write a post with pretty pictures and so on;) Today I bring you the cheesecake (obvious, I have a sweet tooth) the Tagliatelle will have to …

Barquillos de San Isidro Labrador

Hoy es San Isidro Labrador, Patrón de Madrid. Es una fiesta grande y colorista se caracteriza por las romerías, verbenas, atracciones y diversos espectáculos tradicionales. Esta celebración adquiere un tono aún más familiar el 15 de mayo en la Pradera de San Isidro, donde las familias madrileñas acuden a celebrar picnics junto a la ermita del …

Saint Isidore’s Wafers

Today is San Isidro Labrador, Patron Saint of Madrid (and of farmers). It's a big festivity and is characterized by colourful processions, festivals, attractions and various traditional performances. The celebration mainly takes place in the Meadow of San Isidro where people like to have picnics near the Saint's shrine. This painting by Francisco de Goya …

Muffins con doble chocolate

Un delicioso bizcocho de intenso sabor a chocolate salpicado de delicioso chocolate blanco y con una pizca de canela que lo eleva a otro nivel. Todo esto servido en pequeñas raciones que te permiten comerlo con las manos y en cualquier lugar. ¿Apetecible? ¡Por supuesto! Ahora, echemos un poco de chocolate blanco fundido por encima…ya …

Double Chocolate Muffins

These muffins are delicious. The cinnamon gives a special touch to these already decadent chocolate cuties and the white chocolate cover is out of this world. So, you have to try these at home, believe me you won't be disappointed. Ingredients 200 g flour 25 g cocoa powder and a little more for sprinkling 1 …

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Croquetas de Jamón

Después de haber estado M.I.A. durante unos días, hoy os dejo (para compensar) con un clásico de la cocina española: las croquetas. Uno de esos inventos maravillosos que nos permite aprovechar los restos de pollo, cocido, bacalao o jamón que tengamos por casa y convertirlos en un delicioso bocado digno de los más finos paladares. …

Croquetas de jamón / Ham Croquette

Having been M.I.A. for a few days, I leave you today (to make up for) with a Spanish cuisine 101 recipe: Croquetas de Jamón. One of those wonderful inventions that profit from the leftover chicken, cod or ham that we might have at home, and turn them into a delicious snack worthy of the finest …

Papas rellenas estilo Cubano

De acuerdo con Gloria Estefan, estas papas rellenas al estilo cubano son básicamente un  knish, la diferencia estaría en los condimentos, ¿vosotros qué pensáis? Yo hice estas patatas la semana pasada y estaban buenísimas. Lo mejor de todo es que aprovecháis las sobras del picadillo de la víspera para hacerlas. Luego estas patatas se pueden …

Cuban style stuffed potatoes

According to Gloria Estefan, these Cuban stuffed potatoes are like knishes, the only difference is the seasoning. What do you think? I made these potatoes last week and they were delicious. Best of all is that you can use the leftovers from the picadillo recipe I posted a few days ago. Plus, these potatoes can …